Great Eateries in Silom you should not miss

December 8, 2016

If you’re visiting Bangkok, Silom is an area that you cannot miss. It’s one of the largest and most happening business districts in the city. Silom is also renowned for its food variety. You can find anything from delicious street food to cafes and high-end restaurants. Here are 10 great eateries that you should try.

International food

Eat me (อีทมี)

Eat me is a hidden gem in a small alley in Convent Road in Silom. Set over two floors, this small and cozy restaurants serves modern and creative international cuisine which will definitely wow your taste bud. The chef’s creativity brings a fresh and progressive feel to the menu. The restaurant has a lively bar and a lovely veranda which becomes very romantic at night with candlelight. The cocktails are fabulous and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Eat me is absolutely a place to be for a night out in Bangkok!

Vesper is a chic and hip Italian restaurant with superb cocktail bar. It’s one of the hottest restaurants in Silom area. Vesper serves contemporary Italian dishes with high quality ingredients from all over the world. I love their homemade pasta dishes! Vesper is definitely popular for its delicious and creative cocktails. I’m impressed with their mixologists. They know their stuff. You could just tell them what you like in a drink and they will mix something delicious for you. High quality ingredients also come with rather high price but for me Vesper is absolutely worth a visit!

Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant (สกาเล็ตต์ ไวน์ บาร์ แอนด์เรสเทอรองค์)

Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant is located on the 37th floor of Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. As one of the best rooftop bars & restaurants in Bangkok, Scarlett combines a stunning view of the Chaophraya river with mouth-watering French cuisine and an extensive wine and drink list. With its chill out atmosphere, it’s one of my favorite rooftop bars in the city. I also enjoy their tapas which goes really well with their good quality yet affordable wine. Scarlett is beautifully and elegantly designed. It’s a wonderful place for a date or a gathering with friends!

Aubergine (โอเบอร์จีน)

Aubergine is a French restaurant located in a colonial-style house in Soi Saladaeng in Silom. The restaurant serves traditional French dishes such as escargots, pan-fried foie gras, duck confit and crepe suzette. Aubergine offers set lunch at very affordable price. You can enjoy a 3-course French meal at just around 500 Baht! If you’re looking for a low profile and reasonable-priced eatery for a French flair, Aubergine is the place for you!

Il Fumo (อิล ฟูโม)

Il Fumo is an Italian restaurant & bar, founded by the same team as Vesper. The restaurant is specialized in contemporary Italian wood charcoal grill cuisine and revisited vintage craft cocktails. The restaurant used exquisite ingredients such as Australian wagyu, white truffles and Canadian lobster. They believe that wood charcoal grilling is the best way to extract natural flavors from the ingredients. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxing. This is the place for you to impress a date, an important business client or you can take one of the beautiful private room for a special party.

Paris restaurant (ปารีส เรสเทอรองค์)

Paris restaurant prides itself as a restaurant with an affordable luxury concept. This is a casual French restaurant where you can enjoy extensive list of traditional French dishes. Their cold seafood platter is always a good pick. I also like their traditional pressed duck for 2 people to share. Tucked in a small quiet street, Paris restaurant is one of the most affordable French restaurants in Silom area.

Thai food

Naj (นาจ)

Naj offers some of the best authentic Thai dishes in the city. The restaurant reflects the beautiful art of Thai culinary and culture. It is located in a beautiful hundred-year old colonial style house in the heart of Convent Road. Some of my favorite dishes are appetizer sampler, duck red curry, pomelo salad and stir-fried seabass fillet. If you’re looking for a fine Thai restaurant with exquisite atmosphere, you should visit Naj. It’s perfect for an elegant business dinner or a special date.

Thanying (ท่านหญิง)

Thanying is a charming small Thai restaurant hidden in Silom area. The restaurant offers Royal Thai cuisine. But don’t be afraid, the dishes are not overly complicated. They use only fresh ingredients and decorate their dishes elegantly. The food is delicious and the service is attentive. The restaurant is priced in the medium range which makes it very good value for such a great meal. It may be a bit difficult to find the restaurant but there is a parking available on site.

Kalpapruek (กัลปพฤกษ์)

Kalpapruek is one of the long-standing Thai restaurants in Silom. With its “feeling like home” atmosphere, people from all generations like to come enjoy authentic Thai food at this restaurant. Apart from the delicious Thai dishes, such as beef green curry, kanom jeen (fermented rice noodle with spicy fish puree and coconut milk) and many more, a lot customers come back to Kalpapruek again and again for their scrumptious bakery. Some of my favorite includes very moist chocolate cake, blueberry pie and coffee raisin cake!

Taling Pling (ตะลิงปลิง)

Taling Pling is a popular Thai restaurants well-known among tourists and locals. They serve traditional and creative Thai dishes. Taling Pling has several branches in the city but the one in Silom is their original branch. All of their branches have homely and relaxing environment. It’s one of the best place in Bangkok to taste full-flavored Thai dishes. You could find all kinds of Thai food here, including dishes from southern and central part of the country. The price is very reasonable.

Location: 27 Pramuan Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500

Telephone: +662 236 4829

Silom is definitely the place to be when you’re in Bangkok. The variety of food that you could choose is so wide! There are many great restaurants in Silom that you should not miss. Enjoy exploring and bon appetite!